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Catheter Tip Forming
Key Properties
Process Steps
Equipment Used
Materials Used
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Heat Shrink Tubing - Applications
Catheter Tip Forming - Tapering & Sealing - Key Properties


  • Low shrink temperature and rapid shrinkage allows initial application without part distortion
  • High melt temperature allows use of a high enough temperature to cause the substrate to melt and flow
  • Ultra smooth surface finish after forming
  • Easily removed
  • Does not stick to most materials
  • Clear material enables visual monitoring of the process
  • Heat shrink tube can be drawn down when heated to get a very thin smooth taper